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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.55, 623.74 and 223.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.55, 623.74 and 223.23 is: 334.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.55 : 623.74 = 223.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.55/623.74 = 223.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.55x = 623.74 × 223.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.55x = 139,237.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,237.48/416.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.26

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